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This magnificent 39-room mansion and estate offers a rare and intact view of the early 20th-century life of one of Minnesota's most wealthy and influential families.

Explore the Congdon estate including over 12-acres of formal gardens, vegetable gardens, trails and boathouse with pier to take in Lake Superior.

Built between 1905 and 1908 for Chester and Clara Congdon, Glensheen is an architectural and decorative arts masterpiece telling the story of the Northland's mining history.

Guided tours last approximately 1 hour for a Classic offering and 1 and half for Full Mansion tour. Speciality tours such as Nooks & Crannies, Flashlight, Premier and Kayak are also available. Check our web page for seasonal events, rates, reservations and more information.

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Facility rentals for parties, dinners, weddings and more are available. Full information can be found on our website.

Glensheen is open daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission is charged.

Get Wowed at Glensheen, Minnesota's most visited historic home, rated #1 on Trip Advisor for best Paid Attraction in Duluth.

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Located on London Rd, 5 mi N of downtown Duluth. Take I-35 N to No. Shore exit #259 and watch for sign on right.

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Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Accessible to Disabled

Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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Events

A tour during A Glensheen Christmas is your Christmas by day holiday activity in Duluth, MN at the start of the North Shore. See a 39-room mansion decked out for the holidays with over 25 Christmas Trees, hundreds of feet of garland and small hidden elves for you to find through the mansion. A Glensheen Christmas kicks off Black Friday, November 25th and will be decorated until January 8th.

Start your experience with free hot cocoa in the Carriage House. Take a memorable family photo on a Portland Cutter sleigh. See if you can spot the hidden elves as you hear Christmas Congdon stories. Sample a free Christmas cookie recreated from Clara’s very own shortbread cookie recipe. Finish your tour by exploring the lakeside grounds.

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